What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire District Services Coordinator - Savannah FD position at Jackson County, NC?
Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing general support within the District Fire Department to include maintaining department readiness for emergency call response; maintaining facilities and equipment in proper state for readiness; conducting routine fire department clerical, recordkeeping and reporting functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans and maintains fire stations, grounds, apparatus and other equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments to apparatus and equipment.
- Receives and/or prepares various documentation (forms, checklists, reports, correspondence, etc.) processes, completes, and/or forwards as appropriate.
- Performs routine fire department clerical, record keeping, and reporting functions.
- Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public, or other individuals.
- Participates in and conducts training classes.
- Maintains department readiness for emergency call response.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years directly related, progressively responsible experience in the Fire Department; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of the fire district including business and commercial operation, terrain, natural hazards and conditions, roads, and other potential fire hazards.
- Knowledge of fire department practices as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
- Knowledge of fire equipment operation and maintenance and skill in operation.
- Skill in operating computers and various office equipment.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to prepare and submit clear and concise reports.
- Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
- Ability to perform additions, subtraction, multiplication, and division; to calculate decimals and percentages; to utilize fractions; and to interpret graphs.
- Ability to exert a wide range of physical effort in fire suppression and first responder activities.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.
Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity
Jackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation
Jackson County provides a robust offering of employee benefits including: employer paid medical and dental benefits, participation in the Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, paid leave (vacation, sick, and holiday), Employee Clinic, Wellness program, and supplemental benefit offerings.
